For the upcoming cold season, we now sell winter jackets and coats using the highly effective material Kapok from the African Kapok tree. Get yours now! Cruelty-free lightest natural fibre in the world 100% fair hightech down from Kapok tree unique Kitenge* prints *= Kitenge is Swahili and describes colourful solid fabric from East Africa. The warming power of Kapok down Kapok is the sustainable hightech material from Tanzania: Thanks to its natural design it is very warm, skin-friendly and lightweight down. People from Tanzania harvest it from the Kapok tree that grows in healthy mixed cultivation. The tree does not need additional watering or fertilizers, therefore it’s the perfect eco friendly and cruelty free alternative to animal down and monoculture cotton. Kapok contains 80 % air and therefore has amazing insulation properties. The silky, shining, soft hairs are naturally covered in a fine layer of natural plant-based wax. That’s why it’s our first choice when it comes to perfectly warming winter clothes that make people turn their heads to. DELIVERY BATCHES ABOUT MIKONO “Mikono” is Swahili for “hand”. Every Mikono product is handmade and fair trade. We are a berlin-based fashion brand who supports women entrepreneurship in Kenya. Support women entrepreneurship in Kenya Profit from the lightest natural fibre in the world: Kapok Enjoy your unique style with bright African colours.